Python Programming: An Introduction to Computer Science, 3rd Ed.
Python Programming: An Introduction to Computer Science, 3rd Ed.
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9781590282755
Author: John Zelle
Publisher: Franklin, Beedle & Associates
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Chapter 7, Problem 1TF
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A python “if” statement is used to implement a simple decision.

Hence, given statement is “True”.

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“if” statement:

  • The python “if” statement is used to implement the simple decision.

The syntax for python “if” statement is as follows;

if <condition>:

  #body

  • The body of “if” statement contains one or more statements indented after the heading of “if” statement.
  • The condition in “if” statement should end with colon (:).
  • The condition in “if” statement is evaluated first.
  • If the condition is “True”, then the statements indented are executed.

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